Plasticulture In California Vegetable Production
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Publisher | : UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | : 9 |
Release | : 2000 |
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ISBN | : 1601071965 |
Farmers up and down California are using plastic mulches, row covers, and tunnels to improve vegetable production or extend the growing season. This publication describes the variety of materials available, their uses, and their potential benefits.
Author | : John W. Bartok |
Publisher | : Natural Resource Agriculture and Engineering Service (Nraes) |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Cut flowers |
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Publisher | : UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | : 9 |
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ISBN | : 1601073089 |
Author | : William James Lamont |
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Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Plastics in agriculture |
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Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Plastics in agriculture |
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Author | : Michael Orzolek |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2017-03-16 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0081021763 |
The use of plastics in agriculture – to increase crop output, improve food quality and improve sustainability – has grown substantially in both quantity and the range of applications. Many of the early researchers that conducted field research in the use of plastics in agriculture have either retired or are deceased. These early pioneers in plasticulture research, the basis of plant production using plastics, were very creative and persistent in discovering uses of plastics in agricultural applications. A Guide to the Manufacture, Performance, and Potential of Plastics in Agriculture contains both references not only to their accomplishments but also their publications. The book discusses plasticulture-the basis of plant production using plastics – including topics such as plastic mulch, row covers, drip irrigation, and high/low tunnels. It covers the process of producing polyethylene and polypropylene plastics that are used in plant and animal production agriculture, and the many uses of plastics in all aspects of agriculture, including plastic greenhouses, rigid mold plastics, disposal of plastics, and plastics in animal production. This book introduces a range of academics and industrial practitioners to the impact of plastics in agriculture, both historically and in a range of current applications. It also provides new perspectives on future developments to enable further research and application. It is an invaluable reference on the use of polyethylene, polypropylene films, and such products in all aspects of agricultural production. Discusses plasticulture, the basis of plant production using plastics, including topics such as plastic mulch, row covers, drip irrigation, and high/low tunnels Contains 10 chapters that cover the process of producing polyethylene and polypropylene plastics that are used in agriculture Covers the many uses of plastics in all aspects of agriculture, including plastic greenhouses, rigid mold plastics, disposal of plastics, and plastics in animal production
Author | : American Society for Horticultural Science |
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Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Cucurbitaceae |
ISBN | : 9780961502799 |
Author | : Herbert John Hopen |
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Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Mulching |
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Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1994 |
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Author | : Rohitashw Kumar |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 459 |
Release | : 2022-05-05 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1000559424 |
The utilization of successful plasticulture engineering technology can ideally optimize crop yields and provide both economic and environmental benefits, such as reducing the need for water and fertilizer. This book discusses the myriad important aspects of crop production that utilize plastic, such as micro-irrigation, water management, plastic mulch films, protected cultivation and low tunnels, crop covers, canal linings, silage bags, and more. It also examines the latest methods for vertical farming and technological aspects, such as smart agriculture using the internet of things (IoT).The current state of the art, as well as potential future uses,ofplastics isdiscussed in addition to the benefits and limitations of plastics applications in agriculture generally. Features Illustrates application of plastic in protected cultivation, water management, aquaculture, and hi-tech horticulture using innovative technologies to enhance water use efficiency and crop productivity Presents precision farming for climate-resilient technologies Includes real-world examples to present practical insights of plastic engineering for climate change mitigation strategies. Plasticulture Engineering and Technology will serve as a useful resource for students, professionals, and researchers in agriculture and agricultural engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources engineering, irrigation engineering, and environmental science.